Building a sustainable tomorrow BAM Construction is recruiting a Senior Mechanical Building Services Engineer for our Building Services division in the Southern region.
Your mission About the role:
- Input at tender and cost planning stages, including evaluating M&E consultants' specifications and tender drawings, buildability reviews, alternative design philosophies, logistics, and planning.
- Manage the design team to ensure their obligations are met, including organizing and chairing design workshops.
- Monitor the production of M&E design information, ensuring interface compatibility with architects and structural engineers, and that design details meet employer requirements.
- Raise, manage, and monitor technical queries and RFIs as required.
- Contribute to tender lists for specialist M&E subcontractors and major plant/equipment.
- Evaluate supply chain tender returns and quotations for compliance and value.
- Liaise with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure order completeness, specification compliance, and interface with electrical and construction elements.
- Engineer contractor responsibilities such as fan/pump sizing, bracketry, and expansion.
- Raise and agree on technical submissions for mechanical plant and equipment.
- Manage the delivery of plant and equipment to meet project schedules, including factory witness testing.
- Oversee the production and delivery of M&E installation drawings, ensuring they meet budget and program requirements.
- Check and approve installation drawings for compliance, engineering standards, operation, maintainability, safety (CDM), and commissioning readiness.
- Manage CDP specialists like sprinklers and BMS.
- Prepare and monitor client and design changes.
- Coordinate with construction teams, including site inspections.
Who are we looking for? Essential skills and qualifications:
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Ability to manage workload and time effectively.
- Ability to work independently, lead, and collaborate within a team.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, equipment, and design/coordination requirements.
- Proficiency in IT skills, including Excel and Word; familiarity with other software (training provided).
- Engineering degree or equivalent, with at least 5 years of experience in construction within building services.
- Management experience is advantageous.
- Enthusiastic, determined, adaptable, and flexible.
If you share our value of doing what you say you will, to the best of your ability, we want to hear from you.
What's in it for you? Join a challenging, dynamic environment within a forward-thinking organization. We offer an attractive salary, benefits, and support for personal growth and development. BAM supports flexible working arrangements.
Your work environment We value diversity and inclusivity, creating an environment where everyone can bring their whole self to work. Join us to achieve great things and build a sustainable future together.
Who are we? We build for communities and future generations, leading the industry with our values: sustainability, inclusivity, collaboration, reliability, and ownership.
Our recruitment process We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process. If you need accommodations, please contact us, and we will support you.